Galle Fort Hotel

Decorative detail, Garden view, Pool view

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(222 Ratings)

Hotel in Galle

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

The Galle Fort Hotel began life as an 18th Century Dutch villa and along the way has taken many guises from RAF barracks, post office, bakery, lapidary and in the recent past a pitch for the Fort’s young cricketers.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Galle

Nearby attractions

Martin Wickramasinghe House & Folk Museum මාර්ටින් වික්‍රමසිංහ ජන කෞතුකාගාරය

12.9 mi

Galle Fort Jumpers

0.3 mi

Galle International Cricket Stadium | ගාල්ල ජත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රිඩාංගනය

0.6 mi

Patna View Point

57.7 mi

Available Rooms

Garden Room

1 King • 279 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Loft Suite

1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Porcelain Suite

1 King • 452 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Library Suite

1 King • 699 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Admiral Cheng Ho Suite

1 King • 355 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

Galle Fort Hotel

$$$$

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(222 Ratings)

Hotel in Galle

5-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this hotel

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Galle

Nearby attractions

Martin Wickramasinghe House & Folk Museum මාර්ටින් වික්‍රමසිංහ ජන කෞතුකාගාරය

12.9 mi

Galle Fort Jumpers

0.3 mi

Galle International Cricket Stadium | ගාල්ල ජත්‍යන්තර ක්‍රිකට් ක්‍රිඩාංගනය

0.6 mi

Patna View Point

57.7 mi

Available Rooms

Garden Room

1 King • 279 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Loft Suite

1 King • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Porcelain Suite

1 King • 452 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Library Suite

1 King • 699 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Admiral Cheng Ho Suite

1 King • 355 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(222 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

I would go 10 times to this hotel

The whole vibe of the hotel is super nice. The staff is very nice and helpful. They attended all of our requests in a very nice manner. The hotel is extremely clean. Food is really good.

Nothing bad to say.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Wonderful stay in UNESCO heritage listed hotel in middle of Galle Fort.

Beautiful restored property. Excellent location. Magical interior. Huge fastidiously maintained rooms. Excellent restaurant. Wonderful staff - big thanks to Proshane and Dinel.

No demerits

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Very relaxed, enjoyable and would love to go back!

Beautiful property, small and cozy, large rooms, beautifully furnished, lovely pool. The lobby area is very pretty and airy. The staff are wonderful, warm and friendly, helpful and always there to do the extra for you!

If I have to pick something, my room did not have mirror!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Colonial charm never dies

An excellent hotel with old-school colonial vibe, clean and crisp, brilliantly located in the midst of the old town for walking about. Great food. Attentive to needs and unexpected extras throughout our stay.

The creaky stairs down to the bathroom, but this is a minor dislike.

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

The hotels location and it's old dutch architecture style make it a perfect place to visit Galle Fort. It is a very beautiful place, that also received an Unesco award for its restoration. We stayed for one night only and we really enjoyed it. We did not have dinner there, but the breakfast was amazing. The bed was super comfortable as well. Staff was great, a big thank you also to the lady that served us breakfast and remember the wheat sensitivity of my girlfriend.

Some rooms have 2 floors with wooden stairs that may not be for everyone. For us it was no problem.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Very good

The breakfast was lovely. The bar along with the bartenders were great. the view from the room when it rained.

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Great staff, Dilan in particular was excellent in the restaurant.

great location, fantastic food and attentive staff.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Beautiful, incredible service, didn't want to leave!

The service at this hotel was absolutely spot on. From the minute we arrived to the minute we left we were treated like honoured guests. Attention to detail with small welcome notes and treats and cool towels as we returned from hot/busy tourist days. They went out of their way to reserve great tables for us at dinner, prepare special breakfasts for us each morning, a wonderful packed breakfast for our early morning whale watching adventure, and a late check out on our departure day. Special shout out to Dilan who was consistently kind, observant, and responsive. Returning to the hotel each afternoon was such a joy! Oh, and the room (loft room) was massive and wonderfully clean and spacious. Yes, the stairs creaked a bit when you walked down them - it's an old hotel, it was fine! It's hard to decide if you are going to lounge by the pool all day or get out and explore! The location is wonderful for walking and wandering the old town and it's super easy to arrange Tuk Tuks if you are keen to explore the beaches.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

A superb hotel with brilliant staff!

The location of the hotel was right in the centre of the Galle Fort area, which was ideal. This boutique hotel was superb in every aspect you could imagine . The staff were ultra attentive and exceeded their basic job descriptions. Fruit platters in our room on arrival, room cleaned twice during the day, bed turned down at night with chocolates on the table…and more! Swimming in the pool amidst frangipani flowers between huge Roman like columns was sublime. The food was exceptional!! We had a slightly hot curry one night and Jagath our waiter realised this and brought us complimentary ice cream afterwards to sooth our taste buds - brilliant service! Jagath was exceptional in his manner, service and had a great sense of humour. Shiromal was warm and very friendly, Deepika was the perfect host, Shamika was more than happy to spend a long time chatting with us, Indika was always there to help, Thamasha was a fantastic barman who demonstrated great skill and friendliness and Proshane was very welcoming when we arrived. It would be hard to find a better group of hotel staff anywhere in the world! We had a fabulous two days there and wished we could have stayed longer. A fabulous experience all round!!

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

We love Galle and Galle Fort Hotel is like having a second home!

The staff and the location are brilliant!

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

it’s beyond doubt one of the best places I’ve ever stayed!

The situation and the building are absolutely historic, we’ll maintained and brilliant. The rooms are stunning. But the best things is how kind and cheerful are the staff!

Umbrellas and beds by the pool

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Lovely atmospheric hotel

Perfect location to explore the area,lovely breakfast,lovely pool,provided free transport to railway station and even helped us get the correct tickets to Colombo

Galle itself was a bit disappointing

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Delightful colonial hotel.

A superb building, beautifully preserved in the middle of the Fort area. We were given a huge room/suite. Food, service and the pool were all excellent and we felt the price was very reasonable .

2.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

As above. Would never return.

We changed rooms on arrival as the room we were given was dark and and had no opening windows. For $365 a night, it was a disgrace when the hotel was empty. Breakfast was terrible - stale croissants, it took ages and eggs overdone when all they offered was eggs Benedict, eggs royal ( no smokes salmon) or eggs florentine.

Hotel is supposed to be a treat and five star but it’s about two star. Booking.com sell it as more expensive than the hotel itself as we tried to pay again through the hotel but they refused to give us our money back as said it is between you, booking.com, and us. We were miss guided. Very disappointing. They did upgrade us to, apparently, a garden suite worth $600 but no one would pay that amount as it’s just not worth it due to the damp in the room. This hotel is a complete waste of money, the kitchen have no idea how to cook, the atmosphere is depressing, it’s empty and lacks atmosphere. The whole place needs an uplift and staff need to be told how to run a hotel. Until I mentioned it, dirty mugs/ glasses left everywhere, pool towels not tidied up, floors not swept etc etc. it took four men to clean one room which took the, over two hours…. A totally awful experience for far too much money. I felt you robbed us as you miss sell this property on booking.com.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Excellent

By far the best place we stayed in Sri Lanka. Well trained staff, service and food. we were so glad we chose this hotel especially after seeing the others that we could have booked.

Personal, well located, safe, nice pool, fabulous atmosphere. The restaurant has best food that we had eaten throughout Sri Lanka. Also impeccable service.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Gem in Galle

The staff was exceptional including our waiter Dilan. High level of hospitality here.

Noisy AC

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Best hotel in Galle. Friendliest staff ever!

The hotel is a beautiful old mansion with amazing central garden with pool. Rooms are spacious though the Porcelain Suite lacked the decor from the other rooms and walls were moldy but not a big deal. But overall really great place. Nevertheless, the highlight of the hotel it’s its staff. Always smiley, helpful, willing, expedited, friendly .. the real meaning of “going the extra mile to have everyone happy”. Thanks!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

a superb historical building with fantastic staff and service

great location for visiting Galle. The staff were superb and went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful experience. The room we were given was fantastic- the Library. such a lovely historical building in the centre of this beautiful town.

nothing- everything was perfect

9.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Pampering stay at a gorgeous property!

Gorgeous Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Galle Fort! Wonderful staffs! We feel very welcomed!

nothing

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

Comfortable, stylish and the best breakfast

A stylish and very comfortable hotel in Galle. Wonderful room, clean with all the amenities. Fantastic service, they really went above and beyond. Best breakfast in Sri Lanka. Chukara was brilliant, such a helpful employee. Everyone made our stay very special.

Absolutely nothing.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

A little haven in Galle

Everything about Galle Fort was spectacular in particular the staff who went above and beyond. The food was absolutely excellent, especially recommend the Pork Curry with Coconut Roti. On the last day, my boyfriend unfortunately fell sick but the staff went the extra mile to take care of him. Special mention to the managers Mr. Chamara and Indika who consistently checked in on us. Sending medicines, soup to the room and even offered to take us to the doctor if needed. We will always be forever grateful for their generosity and kindness. We will definitely be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Everything during our stay was amazing, the staff, the food, the property. Everything exceeded our expectations. The chef even made a cake for my boyfriends birthday.

Nothing. I wish we stayed longer.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

A spectacular stay, if you’re staying in Galle, look no further

Everything, honestly. I’ve never had a a better stay at a hotel. The staff and service in particular were fantastic, friendly and honestly just think of everything. My wife got teary eyed leaving, it was like leaving family. The food is also really outstanding. I couldn’t recommend it enough.

Nothing!

9.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Superb

it was all excellent. really a beautiful hotel. with the best service on the island . really great vibe. and cocktails at sunset there are just sooo cool.

the rooms are quite large and could do with some curtains and a bigger rugs to be honest. because they were a little uncosy....due to the windows being shuttered and shut outside. a simple curtain would really make that better. privacy at your own choice and will. and soak up a bit of the sound that echos..

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Very good

Location, facility, friendly staff specially the manager Mr Chamara was extremely helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

highly recommend this lovely boutique hotel.

stunning hotel in a stunning location. Everyone who worked there was amazing.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

wonderful comfort in a truly original property, with great care to details! loved it!

Beautiful place, stylish, comfortable, exceptionally caring staff.

The upstairs bedroom was a little sparse, but as soon as requested beautiful bedside lamps were brought in!

9.0 / 10.0

Mar 2022

Luxury start to our Sri Lanka holiday, beautiful Hotel in the centre of Galle

Beautiful Hotel, all the staff were extremely kind and helpful

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Galle?

The average price for a rental in Galle is $71 per night. This rental is $13 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Galle Fort Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Galle Fort Hotel. Enjoy the water!

Is Galle Fort Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Galle Fort Hotel?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Galle Fort Hotel

Hotel in Galle

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Galle

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Garden Room

Loft Suite

Porcelain Suite

Library Suite

Admiral Cheng Ho Suite

Galle Fort Hotel

Hotel in Galle

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Galle

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Garden Room

Loft Suite

Porcelain Suite

Library Suite

Admiral Cheng Ho Suite

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Galle?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Galle Fort Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Galle Fort Hotel?

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